Senior Advisor in the Presidential Council of Economic Advisors, Moses Kuria, has caused debate by calling for the disbandment of two key road agencies. He advised the government to dissolve the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KERRA) and the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA). These two agencies are responsible for managing funds from the Roads Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF).
Moses Kuria argued that the current system of managing road funds is inefficient and needs urgent reform. He believes that disbanding KERRA and KURA would eliminate duplication of roles and save public resources.
According to Kuria, the two agencies have overlapping responsibilities that lead to confusion and wastage. He pointed out that their operations sometimes interfere with county governments and create management conflicts.
Kuria said that money collected through the RMLF should be used more transparently and with greater accountability. The RMLF collects billions of shillings every year through fuel levies to maintain and repair roads across the country.
However, there have been growing concerns over the quality of work done and delays in completing road projects. Many Kenyans have raised complaints about potholes, incomplete road repairs, and slow progress in building new roads.
These problems have made transport difficult, especially in rural areas where good roads are vital for movement and trade.
Kuria suggested that a single unified authority could replace KERRA and KURA to oversee all road maintenance. This new structure, he added, would be more efficient and better aligned with the government’s development goals.
He believes that having one strong authority would remove confusion, speed up projects, and ensure better use of the money collected from Kenyans. His remarks have sparked strong reactions from stakeholders in the transport and infrastructure sectors. Some experts agree with Kuria, saying reform is necessary to ensure better use of public funds and improve the quality of roads.
They believe that too many government bodies working separately have led to wastage and poor planning. On the other hand, others have warned that rushing to disband these agencies could disrupt ongoing road projects and affect service delivery.
They argue that without a clear transition plan, many projects could stall, causing even more problems for ordinary Kenyans. Kuria emphasized that his proposal is aimed at improving service delivery and not driven by personal interests.
He also said the government must rethink how development funds are allocated and monitored to prevent corruption and misuse.
Many Kenyans have expressed frustration with the current state of roads, especially in rural and urban areas. Poor maintenance, potholes, and unfinished projects continue to affect transport, trade, and safety across the country.
People are tired of seeing taxpayers’ money wasted without seeing real improvements. Kuria believes the time has come to restructure the entire road management system for better results.
He called on policymakers and Parliament to consider the proposal seriously and engage in honest dialogue to find a lasting solution. The future of KERRA and KURA now depends on how the government responds to this bold suggestion.
Moses Kuria’s remarks have once again placed the spotlight on the need for reform and accountability in public infrastructure, raising hopes that maybe this time, something real will be done to fix the mess.
